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1. A system comprising a computing device that includes at least one processor and at least one program module that are together configured for performing actions comprising; determining, by the computing device, a number of sub-channels of a plurality of sub-channels within a particular frequency spectrum that is divided into multiple channels that are each further divided into sub-channels of the plurality of sub-channels, where the determined number of sub-channels are sufficient for transmitting data at a desired data rate; selecting, by the computing device until the determined number of sub-channels is selected without regard to whether the selected sub-channels are contiguous or non-contiguous, ones of the plurality of sub-channels within the particular frequency spectrum, where the selecting avoids any of the plurality of sub-channels that are deemed unsuitable for communication; first transmitting, by the computing device to a second device via a control frequency and a particular protocol, a notification message that identifies the selected ones of the plurality of sub-channels within the particular frequency spectrum; and second transmitting, by the computing device in response to the notification message being transmitted and without requiring any response to the transmitted notification message, the data to the second device via the selected ones of the plurality of sub-channels within the particular frequency spectrum.
A computing device utilizes multiple sub-channels within a frequency spectrum for data transmission. It first determines how many sub-channels are needed to achieve a desired data rate. The device then selects these sub-channels, without needing them to be next to each other in the spectrum, avoiding any sub-channels deemed unsuitable. A notification message is sent to a second device via a control frequency and protocol, indicating which sub-channels have been selected. The data is then transmitted to the second device via the selected sub-channels, without needing a response to the notification message.
2. The system of claim 1 where a sub-channel is deemed unsuitable by determining that the sub-channel is being used by another device.
The system described above, where a sub-channel is considered unsuitable if the computing device detects that the sub-channel is currently being used by another device. This allows the device to avoid interfering with other transmissions and efficiently utilize available bandwidth.
3. The system of claim 1 where a sub-channel is deemed unsuitable by determining that the sub-channel is being subjected to at least a threshold amount of electronic interference.
The system described above, where a sub-channel is considered unsuitable if the computing device detects electronic interference exceeding a certain threshold within that sub-channel. This prevents the device from using sub-channels with excessive noise or signal disruption, ensuring reliable data transmission.
4. The system of claim 3 where the determining that the sub-channel is being subjected to at least a threshold amount of electronic interference is based on monitoring the sub-channel.
The system described above, where the determination of excessive electronic interference within a sub-channel relies on the computing device actively monitoring the sub-channel's signal quality. This real-time monitoring allows the device to dynamically adapt to changing interference conditions and avoid problematic sub-channels.
5. The system of claim 1 , the actions further comprising reporting a data rate supported by the selected ones of the plurality of sub-channels.
The system described above, where the computing device reports the achievable data rate supported by the selected sub-channels. This allows the receiving device or network to optimize its communication parameters based on the available bandwidth and signal quality of the selected sub-channels.
6. The system of claim 1 where the transmitted notification message serves to reserve for use the selected ones of the plurality of sub-channels.
The system described above, where the notification message transmitted to the second device effectively reserves the selected sub-channels for exclusive use by the transmitting device. This prevents other devices from attempting to use those sub-channels simultaneously, ensuring dedicated bandwidth for the intended communication.
7. A method performed by a computing device according to computer-executable instructions, the computing device of a plurality of computing devices, the computing device comprising at least one processor and memory, the method comprising: determining, by the computing device, a number of sub-channels of a plurality of sub-channels within a particular frequency spectrum that is divided into multiple channels that are each further divided into sub-channels of the plurality of sub-channels, where the determined number of sub-channels are sufficient for transmitting data at a desired data rate; selecting, by the computing device until the determined number of sub-channels is selected without regard to whether the selected sub-channels are contiguous or non-contiguous, ones of the plurality of sub-channels within the particular frequency spectrum, where the selecting avoids any of the plurality of sub-channels that are deemed unsuitable for communication; first transmitting, by the computing device to a second device via a control frequency and a particular protocol, a notification message that identifies the selected ones of the plurality of sub-channels within the particular frequency spectrum; and second transmitting, by the computing device in response to the notification message being transmitted and without requiring any response to the transmitted notification message, the data to the second device via the selected ones of the plurality of sub-channels within the particular frequency spectrum.
A computing device performs data transmission using multiple sub-channels within a frequency spectrum. The device determines the number of sub-channels needed for a desired data rate and selects them, regardless of whether they are contiguous. It avoids selecting sub-channels deemed unsuitable. The device transmits a notification message to a second device via a control frequency and protocol, identifying the selected sub-channels. Then, the device transmits the data to the second device via the selected sub-channels, without requiring a response to the notification message.
8. The method of claim 7 where a sub-channel is deemed unsuitable by determining that the sub-channel is being used by another device.
The method described above, where a sub-channel is considered unsuitable if the computing device determines that the sub-channel is being used by another device. This enables the device to avoid collisions and conflicts in the frequency spectrum, promoting efficient and fair resource allocation.
9. The method of claim 7 where a sub-channel is deemed unsuitable by determining that the sub-channel is being subjected to at least a threshold amount of electronic interference.
The method described above, where a sub-channel is considered unsuitable if the computing device determines that the sub-channel is experiencing electronic interference above a defined threshold. This prevents the device from using noisy or unreliable channels, improving the quality and reliability of the data transmission.
10. The method of claim 9 where the determining that the sub-channel is being subjected to at least a threshold amount of electronic interference is based on monitoring the sub-channel.
The method described above, where the determination of whether a sub-channel is experiencing electronic interference above a threshold involves the computing device monitoring the sub-channel's signal characteristics. This real-time assessment allows the device to adapt dynamically to changing environmental conditions and avoid problematic channels.
11. The method of claim 7 further comprising reporting a data rate supported by the selected ones of the plurality of sub-channels.
The method described above includes reporting the data rate achievable with the selected sub-channels. This allows the receiving device, or a network management system, to adapt transmission parameters or allocate resources appropriately.
12. The method of claim 7 where the transmitted notification message serves to reserve for use the selected ones of the plurality of sub-channels.
The method described above includes the transmitted notification message reserving the selected sub-channels for exclusive use. This ensures dedicated bandwidth for the communication, preventing interference from other devices attempting to use the same sub-channels.
13. At least one hardware computer-readable medium comprising: a computer memory, the at least one computer-readable medium storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by at least one processor of a computing device of a plurality of computing devices, cause the computing device to perform actions comprising: determining, by the computing device, a number of sub-channels of a plurality of sub-channels within a particular frequency spectrum that is divided into multiple channels that are each further divided into sub-channels of the plurality of sub-channels, where the determined number of sub-channels are sufficient for transmitting data at a desired data rate; selecting, by the computing device until the determined number of sub-channels is selected without regard to whether the selected sub-channels are contiguous or non-contiguous, ones of the plurality of sub-channels within the particular frequency spectrum, where the selecting avoids any of the plurality of sub-channels that are deemed unsuitable for communication; first transmitting, by the computing device to a second device via a control frequency and a particular protocol, a notification message that identifies the selected ones of the plurality of sub-channels within the particular frequency spectrum; and second transmitting, by the computing device in response to the notification message being transmitted and without requiring any response to the transmitted notification message, the data to the second device via the selected ones of the plurality of sub-channels within the particular frequency spectrum.
A computer-readable medium stores instructions that, when executed by a computing device, cause it to perform data transmission using multiple sub-channels within a frequency spectrum. The device determines the necessary number of sub-channels for a desired data rate and selects them, regardless of contiguity, while avoiding unsuitable sub-channels. A notification message is sent to a second device via a control frequency and protocol, specifying the chosen sub-channels. Data is then transmitted to the second device through these sub-channels, without requiring a notification response.
14. The at least one hardware computer-readable medium of claim 13 where a sub-channel is deemed unsuitable by determining that the sub-channel is being used by another device.
The computer-readable medium described above, where the instructions deem a sub-channel unsuitable if the device determines it is in use by another device. This avoids collisions and interference, enabling more efficient spectrum usage.
15. The at least one hardware computer-readable medium of claim 13 where a sub-channel is deemed unsuitable by determining that the sub-channel is being subjected to at least a threshold amount of electronic interference.
The computer-readable medium described above, where the instructions deem a sub-channel unsuitable if the device detects electronic interference exceeding a specified threshold. This ensures data is transmitted over cleaner, more reliable channels.
16. The at least one hardware computer-readable medium of claim 15 where the determining that the sub-channel is being subjected to at least a threshold amount of electronic interference is based on monitoring the sub-channel.
The computer-readable medium described above, where the determination of excessive electronic interference is based on the device monitoring the sub-channel's signal characteristics. This provides real-time adaptation to changing conditions.
17. The at least one hardware computer-readable medium of claim 13 , the actions further comprising reporting a data rate supported by the selected ones of the plurality of sub-channels.
The computer-readable medium described above contains instructions for reporting the data rate supported by the selected sub-channels. This allows for optimized transmission parameters or resource allocation.
18. The at least one hardware computer-readable medium of claim 13 where the transmitted notification message serves to reserve for use the selected ones of the plurality of sub-channels.
The computer-readable medium described above, where the instructions cause the transmitted notification message to reserve the selected sub-channels for exclusive use by the transmitting device, preventing interference from other devices.
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September 26, 2017
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